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Winnie

A short form of Winifred, the historic name of a Welsh saint.

Meaning and origin

Winnie developed as a pet name for Winifred and has become an independent given name in English-speaking countries.

How to pronounce Winnie

English (US)WIN-ee /ˈwɪni/

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